The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toureg vehicles manufactured July 7, 2015 to March 3, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may be improperly calibrated and, as a result, the TPMS may fail to warn the driver that the tire pressure is low. Additionally, the tire pressures printed on the Safety Certification labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
The risk
If the vehicle is driven on underinflated tires, the tires may fail suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will correct the TPMS settings and replace the safety certification label, free of charge. The recall began on May 13, 2016. Volkwagen's number for this recall is 44M9.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 16V-243 (16V243000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 44M9 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Component | Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems |
| Report date | April 26, 2016 |
| Owners notified | May 13, 2016 |
| Vehicles affected | 366 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 16V-243 repair free?
Yes. Volkswagen dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will correct the TPMS settings and replace the safety certification label, free of charge. The recall began on May 13, 2016. Volkwagen's number for this recall is 44M9.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 366 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.